Doctor, Research Associate (Remote)

ALINA SAMI KHAN

+1-571-***-**** *****.*********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/

Professional Summary

Compassionate and driven medical graduate of the batch 2024 with a strong clinical foundation, a passion for research, and a deep commitment to patient-centred care. Over two years of research mentorship experience and 12+ peer-reviewed publications, with strong expertise in evidence-based research methodologies. Proficient in STATA, RevMan, IBM SPSS, Mendeley, EndNote, Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA), Microsoft Excel, Canva, and Adobe tools. Medicine is a lifelong service to humanity, reflected in my volunteer work with flood relief camps, blood drives, and integrated medical camps. I strive to combine scientific data with patient care as I work toward becoming an impactful physician.

Education

USMLE STEP 1- PASS, January 2025

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Pakistan. February 2019 - February 2024

Professional Experience

Clinical Observer- Advent Health Orlando, FL

April 3rd, 2025 - April 30th, 2025

● Participated in daily inpatient rounds, observing diagnostic decisions and multidisciplinary care across complex cases, strengthening clinical judgment.

● Gained hands-on experience with EPIC Hyperspace and Practice Fusion, efficiently navigating EMRs (Electronic Medical Records) for chart review, lab tracking, imaging, and documentation.

Clinical Extern- University of Central Florida Outpatient Care, FL March 3rd, 2025 - March 31st, 2025

● I took comprehensive patient histories, performed supervised general physical and abdominal examinations, enhancing my clinical and interpersonal skills.

● Observed a wide range of rare and complex cases, gaining insight into clinical reasoning, diagnostic strategies, and evidence-based treatment planning in the outpatient setting.

● Engaged with patients from diverse backgrounds, enhancing my ability to communicate effectively, build rapport, and maintain a patient-centred approach.

● Gained expertise in operating and manipulating EMR to review charts, track labs, and document care

Intern Doctor- Abbasi Shaheed Hospital Karachi, Pakistan 08/01/2024 – 01/31/2025

● Assisted in preoperative and postoperative patient management, including wound care, suturing, and dressing.

● Managed emergency cases, coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, and provided critical support in surgical procedures.

● Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for patient summaries, documentation, and treatment planning.

Research Associate- Lights of Career and Research (L.O.C.R) 01/2023 – Present (Remote)

● I mentor and handle 12+ research groups and teach the use of analytical software such as STATA, RevMan, CMA, Mendeley, and EndNote.

● Training healthcare professionals and publishing systematic reviews, meta-analyses, narrative reviews, umbrella reviews, and Cross-sectional studies in international journals. Research Collaborator- EARG (Eltewacy Arab Research Group) 08/2022 – 03/2024 (Remote)

● Collecting surveys for EARG projects and volunteering at blood donation drives held in different parts of the city.

Administrative Coordinator- Ninearc Agency, Ontario, Canada 02/2023 – Present. (Remote)

● Efficiently managing administrative tasks, scheduling, and record-keeping.

● Fostering positive teamwork by collaborating with different departments to ensure task completion.

● Maintaining accurate records, compiling data for presentations to the CEO and partners.

● Organizing and managing events, meetings, and conferences hosted by Ninearc. Volunteering and Clinical Electives

● Medical Assistant, Flood Relief Camp at Jamshoro Interior Sindh rural region, Pakistan. 09/2022

● Clinical Electives at Emergency and Trauma Department Jinnah Post-Graduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan. 02/2022

● Clinical Electives at the Cardiology Department, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

● Volunteer, a lady Medical Officer at WORDS Pakistan for integrated Medical Camps, March 1st, 2025 - April 30th, 2025.

Research Projects

● Khan Alina S, Abdullah, Zain-ul-Abideen, et al. DOACs vs VKAs in patients with bioprosthetic valve repair and atrial fibrillation: an umbrella review. Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. (Accepted for publication, 2024)

● Khan, Alina S, Iqbal A, Muhammad AA, et al. Safety and efficacy of nemonoxacin vs levofloxacin in patients with community-acquired pneumonia: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Cureus. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.37650 PMID: 37200652

● Khan, Alina S, Kumar S, Khatri M. Preoperative evaluation of aortic calcification by computed tomography in thoracic aortic disease [Letter to the Editor]. Journal of Cardiac Surgery, https://doi.org/10.1111/jocs.16990.

● Shah K, Khan Alina S, Kunwar D. Influence of gut microbiota on the paediatric endocrine system and associated disorders. Annals of Medicine and Surgery, PMID: 40212169 PMCID: PMC11981368 DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000003099

● Aizaz M, Khan Alina S, Khan M. Tumour-infiltrating leukocyte therapy in cancer: a short communication. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Haematology. PMID: 39117163 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104471

● Khan Alina S (Mentor, 9th author). Managing dyslipidaemia in children: current approaches and the potential of AI. Cardiology in Review. PMID: 39601582, DOI:10.1097/CRD.0000000000000816

● Khan Alina Sami (Mentor, 12th author). Analgesic efficacy and safety of erector spinae versus serratus anterior plane block in thoracic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care. PMCID: PMC10785351 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38217050/

● Khan Alina S (Mentor,11th author). Advances in thyroid function tests: precision diagnostics and clinical implications. Cureus. PMID: 38111456, PMCID: PMC10726078, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.48961

● Khan Alina S (Mentor, 13th author). Challenges and opportunities in developing tailored pain management strategies for liver patients. Cureus. PMID: 38226103, PMCID: PMC10789475, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50633

● Khan Alina S (Mentor, 10th author). Comprehensive analysis of conventional acupuncture and pharmacological approaches for cardiac arrhythmia: An umbrella review. Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. PMCID: PMC11129828 PMID: 38808173

● Khan Alina S (Collaborator). Unveiling blood donation knowledge, attitude, and practices among 12,606 university students: A cross-sectional study across 16 countries. Scientific Reports’: 38589387, PMCID: PMC11001850, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58284-4

● Khan Alina S (4th author). Comparison of intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomosis in laparoscopic or robotic-assisted colectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials. (Under Review)

● Khan Alina S (Mentor, 12th author). Comparison between efficacy and safety of remote magnetic navigation and manual catheter navigation for atrial fibrillation ablation: an updated meta-analysis and systematic review. Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. (Accepted)

● Khan Alina S (3rd author). Factors affecting the quality of bone marrow biopsy specimens and their impact on the diagnosis. (Under Review)

● Khan Alina S (Mentor, 12th author). Duration of antibiotic therapy (short term <10 days versus long term 14-day regimen) for the treatment of culture-confirmed neonatal sepsis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. (Under Review) Abstracts Presented at CHEST Conference 2023:

1.Submission Title: "UNINTENTIONAL INJURY: ARE WE LOSING FOCUS ON THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN YOUNG ADULTS?" -

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.07.2464

2.Submission Title: "IS TAXATION ON CIGARETTES AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY TO DECREASE TOBACCO ADDICTION? - A STATE TO STATE: PREVALANCE TO TAX-RATE STUDY." https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.07.4106 3.Submission Title: REINTUBATION RATES IN UNPLANNED EXTUBATIONS IN ICUS https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.07.1184

Conferences, Certificates & Workshops

1. Workshop on Trauma Evaluation and Management (TEAM) Course by The American College of Surgeons.

2. Basic Life Support (BLS) Course by the American Heart Association. 3. Participation in the Virtual 3 Days Event: Rhythm Interventions online 2020 held by British Heart Rhythm Society BHRS - (Credit hours: 12.00)

4. 5th AKU Annual Surgical Conference on Trauma: Striving for Change - (Credit hours: 12.00) 5. Workshop on Trauma Management: Participation in the 33RD Annual Conference 2021 held by Pakistan Society of Neurosurgeons – PNSS

6. Beginner’s Guide to Research: An Online Workshop Series (Medical Students) – AKU 7. AKU 8th Annual Surgical Conference: "Stem Cells: A New Frontier in Surgery" 2023 (Credit hours: 14)

Clinical Rotations (3rd – 5th Year)

Department Duration Department Duration Department Duration General Surgery 12 weeks Cardiology 8 weeks Plastic Surgery 2 weeks Paediatrics 12 weeks Orthopaedic

Surgery

2 weeks Psychiatry 2 weeks

ENT Surgery 8 weeks Nephrology 2 weeks Neurosurgery 2 weeks Pulmonology 4 weeks Dermatology 2 weeks Ophthalmology 8 weeks Heme-Oncology 2 weeks Gastroenterology 2 weeks Interventional Radiology

4 weeks

Neurology 4 weeks Internal Medicine 10 weeks Trauma & Emergency

Dept.

4 weeks

Obstetrics &

Gynaecology

15 weeks

Extracurricular & Leadership Involvement

Academic & Research Leadership Roles Cultural Activities Research Mentorship Throw Ball Team Captain MERAKI 2020 – Literature & Culture Festival

Manuscript Writing/Editing Clinical Case Presentations – Lead

EXPO 2020 – Photography

Exhibition

Heme-Oncology Research Team

Lead

Clinical Rep (3rd–5th Year) Literary & Debating Society – Member

Music, Arts & Drama Society –

Member

Personal Interests

● Community Involvement: Helping Hands Society, Saylani Blood Drive (Volunteer).

● Sports & Fitness: Throw Ball, Badminton, Swimming, Running, Hiking & Cycling.

● Arts & Mindfulness: Singing, Dancing, Photography, Meditation & Journaling.

● Animal Welfare: Rescuing & Caring for Stray Animals.

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